Would love to see us try and sign Dike.

28 minutes ago, neophox said:

Obafemi turns us down...

https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-southampton-star-obafemi-rejects-blackburn-rovers-transfer/

While this will probably happen either way this is probably as unreliable as sources go

15 minutes ago, RoversClitheroe said:

Pretty sure it was Nicko? Not sure though.

Think he'd be a great signing, similar player to Arma.

11 goals in league one doesn’t seem to be mind blowing. Can’t say I’ve any knowledge of him as a player. What do you know about him? 
 

Wouldn’t of minded Kirk from Crewe. 

Pickering assist and Dolan finish. Good goal all round. Goals being shown on sky sports for anyone wondering.

Disappointed not to see davenport, butterworth or Garrett

9 minutes ago, rigger said:

Buy a ticket and go.

Difficult when you live in London 

Mentioned on LancsLive blog for the morcambe game that Khadra was at brockhall yesterday with Obafemi currently in talks over personal terms. 

Is there anyway to watch the game tonight?

Just now, jim mk2 said:

 

How can it be a "good deal" for a player who has a horrendous record with injuries, missing large parts of the past 2 seasons seasons then having surgery earlier this year for another injury?

We should not be paying any money for Obafemi. 

People are really being harsh on Obafemi. I have no doubt that he is a player who will succeed in the championship. He is young with a great physical attributes, and has had an impact on prem league games on the occasions he has come off bench. Furthermore we are not outright ‘paying’ for him as explained by above. 

2 minutes ago, Dreams of 1995 said:

Well, actually it would only be £3.3m given the 45% clause to Newcastle 

If they club have managed to tie in Obafemi whilst keeping him out of the Armstrong transfer they have effectively saved paying Mike Ashley £2.7m which I think we can all agree is a fairly decent bit of business 

100%. Sorts out a Arma replacement while getting greater value for his transfer that we don’t have to split with Newcastle. 

It’s worth saying that I very much doubt Obafemi will be costing us 5m. This will be a deal which will have been massively discounted as part of the Arma negotiations, though officially it will be labelled as ‘completely separate’ to avoid issue with Newcastle’s sell on fee.

3 minutes ago, Bethnal said:

 

https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-fc-news/saints-michael-obafemi-hasenhuttl-st-marys/
 

Seen a few articles kicking around like this.

This more sounds like a young player struggling to find consistency in the prem than an issue with his professionalism.

7 minutes ago, rebelzero said:

link on Dike loan/purchase cost

per the above link, the Barnsley fee was $20M  (~14M+ GBP) & 20% sell on moving forward

5-6M seems more reasonable if correct

I believe their option to buy was around that figure however after that option was declined their were negotiations between the two clubs for a signicantly lower fee around 6m that were unsuccessful. My pal believes he’ll end up at Brom under his old manager

With the Armstrong deal almost wrapped up we’re finally now able to focus on incomings. First and foremost contracts need to be extended, there is no doubt about that, though I do believe players such as Rothwell and Nyambe are unlikely to sign irrelevant of what we offer them.

We need a couple of loans, no doubt, though I completely dispute the idea that we should bring in 5. A back up left back (lad from leeds) a central midfielder (Doyle) and a winger (lad from Brighton) are essential to filling out the squad, improving competition and providing us with some cover. I know some people want a centre half, however I’d argue that Lenihan, Ayala, Wharton, Carter, Magloire provide us with the cover and quality needed. A young CB from a prem team isn’t going to improve that and will only block the pathway of our younger players.

In terms of permanent additions we obvs need a striker to replace Arma. For me there are 3 players currently available/realistic in the market that would really please me to see come in.

1. Obafemi - probably the most realistic due to our connections with Southampton, being into his final year of his deal and his potential role in the Armstrong negotiations. Quick, strong, young and has a decent record in the prem when you look at his actual minutes. Rumoured 5m fee although could work out cheaper if that fee has been reduced in Arma negotiations. For that reason could be the best value for money option. 
 

2. Idah - probably the most unlikely. Really highly thought of at Norwich with a rumoured value of 5m. Norwich fans believe he has a big future and want to keep him though there are doubts over how many minutes he would get with Pukki ahead of him. Could only seeing it being a loan which doesn’t suit us. 
 

3. Dike - Abit of a wildcard, but the one who would excite me the most out of the lot. Excellent on loan at Barnsley last season, scored goals but was also credited for his power and all round play. People say we look a better overall team without Arma leading the line, well this lad would give us a chance to really improve on that. I think it’s one of the few players who would actually make us a more overall competitive team. Barnsley rumoured to be priced out of a 5-6m move by Orlando. Not sure if we could pay that? Interestingly I did hear last weekend from a pal of mine who follows football in the US very closely that we had asked about him earlier in the window. Have no clue how reliable that is. With the Arma money now coming in that might be one to keep an eye on. 
 

Let’s see what happens in the next couple of weeks. What we need to avoid is making loans signings for the sake of filling up the squad. Let’s give our promising academy players a chance in a season where we are going to probably end up midtable whatever we end up doing. Contracts have to be priority either way. 

Rumours that this deal is unofficially 12m + 3m add ons AND Obafemi. Officially it is a straight cash deal.

Sound like Southampton may ‘separately’ give us Obafemi at a cut price fee so that we avoid it being added to the fee due to Newcastle. 

17 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

I agree, Ings is a much better all round forward. I’m not convinced Armstrong has what it takes to make it at the very top, he’s too one dimensional for me.

Personally I think he’ll do well. He can score from anywhere and has got pace to burn. Got to remember he’s only 24. 

5 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

 

Haven’t got a clue if this guy is any good. We really needed a winger tho. 
 

Has to be said I’m really not a fan of just using loans to fill out the squad. We have decent enough academy players to do that. 

3 minutes ago, RoversClitheroe said:

Nicko saying it includes Obefemi - whether that's on a perm or not who knows.

HAS to be a perm.

2 minutes ago, Sparks Rover said:

15m-17m according to sky.   All guesswork by the sounds of it 

If it’s 15m-17m plus Obafemi then we’ve pulled a blinder.

Anything below 15m is really poor. Hoping for at least 18m. Wouldn’t mind obafemi being included.

Play the kids and see how they get on. Might be an important indicator of who can step up this season and be counted on.

Kaminski

 pike Carter magloire cirino

Garret Davenport

Chapman butterworth Dolan 

mcbride 

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Excellent half. Midfield has been best I’ve seen it in a long time. Winning everything. 

I’m not going to lie, as disruptive as venkys have been for the club, this message was particularly important and warming to hear. I think throughout the last couple of years venkys have shown tremendous backing towards the club, with big signings and particularly a very competitive budget last season during the pandemic showing their commitment to Rovers. As much as fans won’t want to hear this, we need them,  their support and their willingness to fund the club.  
 

I have been extremely worried recently, with the back room staff exodus, lack of signings and lack of word from Venkys that we may of got to a point where they have given up. And that could of meant real trouble for us. However from this letter it is evident their engagement is still their, along with a surprising desire to attend a game this season. That would be a big step in mending the owner-fan base relationship. 
 

Let me be clear, I’am no fan of venkys. Nor are they free of blame for the state of the club right now (even though I think clesrly Waggot and TM derserve a lot of attention for where we are currently at). But this message, with the current context of the club, is relieving to hear.

Being linked to nial Huggins of leeds United. Under 23 player - left back. Would rather give cicinno(?) a chance personally.

10 minutes ago, Torgeir said:

Source? 

https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/canaries-ncfc-adam-armstrong-bid-alan-nixon-8211834